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Trump posts letters to 17 pharmaceutical companies about drug prices

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President Trump has posted letters to 17 pharmaceutical companies, demanding they drop U.S. drug prices. CNBC's Angelica Peebles joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the move.

Breakdown
  • President Trump sent letters to 17 pharmaceutical companies urging lower US drug prices. 7s
  • The letters request voluntary action within 60 days to align US prices with global levels. 13s
  • Four main requests include MFN pricing for Medicaid and new drugs, returning overseas revenues, and direct MFN purchasing. 22s
  • Personal appeals were made in the letters, such as addressing CEOs by their first names. 1m 19s
  • It is unclear if companies will comply, and some requests may be difficult to implement. 46s
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